Event Information

Description:
2nd Annual Front Range Freeze includes Sweaty Sweater 5k, Polar Plunge, and fitness challenge. 5k run course same as last year and Horsetooth Tri Training course - starting at the north end of the park near the swim beach on the road, the course stays entirely inside the park as an out and back on the camp rouad around the south end to the dead end turn around and back (see attached map).

The Polar Bear Plunge will be staged on the swim beach and run in small waves of 3-5 participants at a time. EMS and Dive Rescue will be onsite.

Reviewing Agency Comments/Status

Health

Comments: Please ensure that a detailed emergency communications plan is available, and that all staff and volunteers are familiar with the plan.

Food service at aid stations does not require a licensed vendor provided food and beverage service is limited to:

• Service of commercially prepared and individually packaged foods and beverages that do not require refrigeration. Examples include packaged candy, power bars, bottled water, soda or juice.

• Service of hot coffee, tea, instant hot beverages.

• Service of donuts, bagels or pastries that are commercially prepared and do not require refrigeration.

• Service of whole uncut fruits and vegetables.

• Service of water from a public supply transported and dispensed in clean containers designed for potable water service.

The Larimer County Department of Health & Environment is available to consult on food safety concerns, and on licensing provisions for vendors involving food service beyond that listed above. Information is available on our website at http://larimer.org/health/ehs/food.asp.

Adequate toilets need to be provided at the start/finish area and as necessary at aid stations.

This event will occur on County open space. Details regarding the number of facilities and capacity for the event need to be coordinated with the Natural Resources Department.

Doug RyanLarimer County Department of Health and Environment(970) 498-6777dryan@larimer.org

Parks & Open Lands

Status:
Approved

Comments: 8/28/13 Application has been forwarded to area manager for review.9/16/13 Fee worksheet was emailed to you today. Your event is approved by our department upon receipt of signed worksheet and payment in full.10/28/13 Signed worksheet received. Thank you

Poudre Fire Authority

Risk Management

Sheriff

Status:
Approved

Comments: Please provide an Emergency Communications Plan which outlines how medical/fire/law enforcement will be contacted, if necessary. Also, please provide the name and cell phone number of a safety officer. This person will be responsible for ensuring that medical/fire/law enforcement is notified in the event of an emergency. This person should be available during the entire event in case we need to reach someone at the event.